: You were given bad advice. believe me, I'm not perfect, but weight machines are WORTHLESS for this: kind of problem. 4 walls and gravity are all you need (actually, forget the 4 walls). You need RANGE: of MOTION, which come from stretch and strengthening.

: Sounds like your pain is really bad - I think the biggest thing with Hip problems is that: pretty much you're condemmed to joint replacement unless you can reverse your symptoms.: Two books and a coach (web master, I have no vested interest except to help this guy out) that: are great:

: "Heal your Hips" Amazon and "On being Hip" Amazon. You MUST make an effort to do these EVERYDAY: to see results. : If you commit to a program, progress will be slow, but just remember..you're like me..we have no: choicce to fight this. It pains me to think that you think doing squats will benefit you -at least: right now. If you can't even put your shoes on, you have to start doing the right things right away.

>> Omit the address of your trainer and it will not be considered an ad!Again, do not post her address.